Patrick O. Brown
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Patrick O. "Pat" Brown M.D.
, Ph.D.
, born 1954 in Washington, DC, is a Professor
of biochemistry
at Stanford University
. He got his B.S.
, M.D.
and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago
. His research uses DNA microarray
s to study the gene expression
patterns associated with especially cancer
. He became an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
in 1988, and was elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences
in 2002, identifying him as one of the top 2000 scientists in the nation.
In 2002, he received a Takeda award
, recognizing his work in "the development of DNA microarrays with pre-synthesized DNA probes and the promotion of the technology by releasing the production methods on the Internet."
In 2005 he received the Curt Stern Award
for his contributions to the development and application of gene-based expression microarrays.
In recognition of Dr. Brown's pioneering work in the development of microarrays, and the diverse applications of this technology in genetic research the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities
(ABRF) selected him for the ABRF 2010 Award.
He is a co-founder of the Public Library of Science
, and a member of the Canary Foundation
Science Team.
Doctor of Medicine
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, Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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, born 1954 in Washington, DC, is a Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
at Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
. He got his B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
, M.D.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
. His research uses DNA microarray
DNA microarray
A DNA microarray is a collection of microscopic DNA spots attached to a solid surface. Scientists use DNA microarrays to measure the expression levels of large numbers of genes simultaneously or to genotype multiple regions of a genome...
s to study the gene expression
Gene expression
Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product. These products are often proteins, but in non-protein coding genes such as ribosomal RNA , transfer RNA or small nuclear RNA genes, the product is a functional RNA...
patterns associated with especially cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
. He became an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a United States non-profit medical research organization based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It was founded by the American businessman Howard Hughes in 1953. It is one of the largest private funding organizations for biological and medical research in the United...
in 1988, and was elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences
United States National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine." As a national academy, new members of the organization are elected annually by current members, based on their distinguished and...
in 2002, identifying him as one of the top 2000 scientists in the nation.
In 2002, he received a Takeda award
Takeda Awards
The Takeda Foundation, is an organisation based in Japan. In 2001 it launched an annual awards program, which presented awards accompanied by 100 million yen under the categories social/economic well-being, individual/humanity well-being, and world environmental well-being.- Social/Economic...
, recognizing his work in "the development of DNA microarrays with pre-synthesized DNA probes and the promotion of the technology by releasing the production methods on the Internet."
In 2005 he received the Curt Stern Award
Curt Stern Award
The Curt Stern Award, also known as the Stern Award, honors the memory of Curt Stern as an outstanding and pioneering human geneticist...
for his contributions to the development and application of gene-based expression microarrays.
In recognition of Dr. Brown's pioneering work in the development of microarrays, and the diverse applications of this technology in genetic research the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities
Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities
The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities is dedicated to advancing core and research biotechnology laboratories through research, communication, and education...
(ABRF) selected him for the ABRF 2010 Award.
He is a co-founder of the Public Library of Science
Public Library of Science
The Public Library of Science is a nonprofit open-access scientific publishing project aimed at creating a library of open access journals and other scientific literature under an open content license...
, and a member of the Canary Foundation
Canary Foundation
The Canary Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering highly sensitive and specific markers of early stage cancer and building tests for these markers...
Science Team.